LinkedIn Each of the holes at Augusta National Golf Club is named after a plant. On its surface, it might seem like the club is playing up its aura, but it's actually paying tribute to what the club property was before Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts founded the club in 1933. ADVERTISEMENT Before Augusta National became the golf club it is now, it was a nursery called Fruitland Nurseries. So, each of the holes is named after a plant that was grown at the nursery. Augusta National Golf Club hole names No. 1 -- Tea Olive What Are the Holes Named at Augusta National? What Are the Holes Named at Augusta National? What Are the Holes Named at Augusta National? Plus: Why the holes are named that way, and how some have changed names All the holes at Augusta National are named after flowering or aromatic shrubs and trees. Such as the azaleas that Rory McIlroy is hitting out of here. Andrew Redington/Getty Images By Brent Kelley Updated November 12, 2016. All the holes at Augusta National Golf Club are named after flowering shrubs or trees, and/or aromatic trees or shrubs.

(Here's something you might be surprised by: One-third of the holes at Augusta National were once named something else. Details on that below.) Why? It's a nod to the heritage of the property on which Augusta National now sits. When the club's founders purchased the land, it had been a plant nursery named Fruitland Nurseries. Each hole at Augusta National also showcases the plant after which it is named. The Hole Names at Augusta National Here are the names of each hole on the golf course: No. 1 Some of Augusta's Hole Names Have Changed One-third of the holes at Augusta National - six of them - have changed names over the years: continue reading below our video What Size Bike Should I Buy? No. 1, now called Tea Olive, was originally named Cherokee Rose. No. 2, now Pink Dogwood, was originally called Woodbine. The fourth hole, now named Flowering Crab Apple, was originally called The Palm, after palm trees (a few of which remain). No. 7, now named Pampas, was originally Cedar. The famous par-3 No. 12, today named Golden Bell, was originally named Three Pines. The 14th hole, now called Chinese Fir, was originally named Spanish Dagger.

Why the Augusta National Holes are Named for Plants You already know the broad reason why: because the golf course property was once a nursery. But let's go a little deeper into that history. In 1857, the Berckmans family, originally from Belgium, bought the tract of land where Augusta National Golf Club sits today. One year later, they started a plant nursery. They named it Fruitland Nurseries. But not content to grow and sell only Georgia native flora, the Berckmans began importing non-native plant species, too. In fact, Prosper Julius Alphonse Berckmans, son of the Berckmans patriarch who first purchased the land, is credited with popularizing the azalea plant in the United States, according to the Augusta Chronicle newspaper. After Prosper Berckmans died in 1910, however, Fruitland Nurseries ceased operations. When Augusta National founders Clifford Roberts and Bobby Jones began, around 1930, scouting land on which to build their dream golf club, they found the verdant land in Augusta, Ga., where the Berckmans' Fruitland Nurseries had been. They purchased the land for $70,000 in 1931.

And one of the first people Roberts and Jones hired was Prosper Berckmans' son, Louis Alphonse Berckmans, to help position (or dig up and reposition, in some cases) the flowering plants and shrubs and trees that ultimately gave their names to the holes of Augusta National. Augusta National - The Golf Line Augusta National Augusta National was originally designed in 1933 by Bobby Jones and Alister Mackenzie on a piece of land which had been previously used as a plant nursery. The origins of the land have helped the course mature and become one of the most visually stunning in the world today. All of the holes have been named after plants and flowers which feature heavily in the grounds, but the magnolias and azaleas, particularly when in bloom, are signatures which have made the tournament popular with players and audiences worldwide. Adam Scott on the 12th tee during the 2014 Masters Throughout the years there have been a number of significant changes to the course, particularly between the end of the 1990’s and mid 2000’s, this was mainly an attempt to keep up with the ever developing technology.

However, since 2006 the course has largely been left untouched, with only minor, superficial changes taking place. Augusta National - Course Guide - SuperSport - Golf Augusta National - Course Guide OVERVIEW Augusta National Golf Club, considered the masterpiece of the legendary Bobby Jones, the game's only Grand Slam winner, was built in the early 1930s and opened in 1934 with hardly any members, but is today rated by Americans in general as their country's most revered course. Perhaps because it is in play year after year whereas its rival courses have to share the other three majors on a rotational basis, Augusta has an advantage, but there is no denying its beauty and condition which is especially evident when the Masters is held there in early spring Every hole on the course is named after a tree or shrub that grows on the hole, some of them being Magnolia, Pink Dogwood, Flowering Crab Apple and Azalea, but perhaps the most famous holes are the testing 11th, 12th and 13th which have collectively come to be known as 'Amen Corner' after Herbert Warren gave them that name in a 1958 Sports Illustrated article.

CLUB FEATURES Because of its history, the club has many features, but perhaps the best known are: The Crows Nest Reserved for amateurs who have qualified for the Masters by winning the US and British Amateurs, it provides living space for up to five individuals and golfers have to climb a narrow set of steps to get there. Eisenhower Cabin One of ten members' cabins on the Augusta National property, it was built for member Dwight D. Eisenhower after his election as President of the United States. The cabin was built according to Secret Service security guidelines, and is adorned by an eagle located above the front porch. Hogan Bridge A bridge over Rae's Creek that connects the fairway of Hole 12 to its green. It is constructed of stone and covered with artificial turf. The bridge was dedicated to Ben Hogan in 1958 to commemorate his 72-hole score of 274 strokes five years earlier, the course record at the time. Magnolia Lane The main driveway leading from Washington Road to the course's clubhouse. The lane is flanked on either side by 61 magnolia trees, each grown from seeds planted by the Berckman family in the 1850s.

Magnolia Lane is 330 yards (301.75 m) long and was paved in 1947. Nelson Bridge A stonework bridge over Rae's Creek that connects the teeing ground of Hole 13 to its fairway. In 1958, it was dedicated to Byron Nelson to honour his performance in the 1937 Masters. Sarazen Bridge A bridge over the pond on Hole 15 that separates the fairway from the green. Made of stone, it was named after Gene Sarazen for his sensational albatross (double eagle) with a four wood at the 1935 Masters tournament which was called "the shot that went around the world" because of all the publicity both he and golf received internationally. HOLE-BY-HOLE GUIDE 1st (Tea Olive) 445 yards, par 4: Deep bunker on the right, but the contours of the green make it a really tough opener. Tiger Woods has taken six, Phil Mickelson seven. 2nd (Pink Dogwood) 575 yards, par 5: Trees left a no-go area - they cost Padraig Harrington a nine last year.

Bunkers left and right short of the green see a lot of action. Nick Faldo once holed a 100-foot eagle putt here. 3rd (Flowering Peach) 350 yards, par 4: Shortest par four on the course and a real teaser. The pear-shaped green with steep slope in front allows for some wicked pin placings. Cabrera birdied it three out of four times. 4th (Flowering Crab Apple) 240 yards, par 3: The back tee - not always used - turns it into a beast with the green sloping from back to front. Jeff Sluman aced it in 1992. 5th (Magnolia) 455 yards, par 4: Jack Nicklaus twice holed his second shot in 1995, but it is another devilishly difficult green. 6th (Juniper) 180 yards, par 3: From an elevated tee down to a vast green with a huge slope in it. Jose Maria Olazabal took seven in 1991 and lost by one to Ian Woosnam.

7th (Pampas) 450 yards, par 4: What used to be a real birdie chance had 35-40 yards added three years ago. Trees were also added and the green reshaped. 8th (Yellow Jasmine) 570 yards, par 5: The bunker on the right, about 300 yards out, pushes players left and from there it is harder to find the green in two up the steep hill. Bruce Devlin made an albatross two in 1967. 9th (Carolina Cherry) 460 yards, par 4: The tee was pushed back 30 yards in 2002. The raised green tilts sharply from the back and anything rolling off the front can continue down for 50-60 yards. 10th (Camellia) 495 yards, par 4: A huge drop from tee to green and a big right-to-left shot required to get the maximum run. Over all the years of the Masters the most difficult hole.

11th (White Dogwood) 505 yards, par 4: A hole to be feared since the tee was moved back 10-15 yards four years ago, trees added down the right and the fairway shifted left. Water front and left. 12th (Golden Bell) 155 yards, par 3: Probably the most famous par three in golf. Narrow target, water in front, trouble at the back, it has seen everything from a one to Tom Weiskopf's 13 in 1980. 13th (Azalea) 510 yards, par 5: Massive dogleg left where scores have ranged from Jeff Maggert's albatross two in 1994 to Tommy Nakajima's 13 in 1978. Rae's Creek runs down the left and then in front of the green. 14th (Chinese Fir) 440 yards, par 4: No bunkers, but three putts are common on a viciously sloping green. Joint course record holder Nick Price took eight here in 1993.

15th (Firethorn) 530 yards, par 5: Often a tough decision whether to go for the green in two across the pond on the hole where Gene Sarazen sank his 235-yard four-wood shot for an albatross in 1935. 16th (Redbud) 170 yards, par 3: The hole always to be associated with Tiger Woods' chip-in in 2005, while Padraig Harrington and Ian Poulter have both aced it. There was also 73-year-old Billy Casper's record 14 four years ago. 17th (Nandina) 440 yards, par 4: The Eisenhower Tree, that once stood just left of the fairway, was a famous feature. It was removed because of damage it sustained during an ice storm in February 2014 and although it didn’t really come into play much the iconic ‘Ike’s Tree’ will be missed. Control of the second shot is the key.

18th (Holly) 465 yards, par 4: The drive through an avenue of trees was made much harder when the tee was moved back 60 yards in 2002. The fairway bunker from which Sandy Lyle got up and down to win in 1988 is now 300 yards away. Event Streaming Hole No. 4 - Flowering Crabapple | Masters Bobby Jones Quotes: video | photos Alister Mackenzie on the design of Augusta National 1. "There should be little walking between the greens and tees, and the course should be arranged so that in the first instance there is always a slight walk forwards from the green to the next tee; then the holes are sufficiently elastic to be lengthened in the future if necessary." 2. "There should be a minimum of blindness for the approach shots." 3.

"There should be a sufficient number of heroic carries from the tee, but the course should be arranged so that the weaker player with the loss of a stroke or portion of a stroke shall always have an alternative route open to him." Augusta National Golf Club - Aussie Golf QuestAussie Golf Quest Augusta National Golf Club Date Visited: 2011 Masters Tournament International Magazine Ratings 1 (Current) I will make this clear from the beginning, this look at Augusta National Golf Club, is purely through the eyes of a patron attending the Masters . I have not played the course (can only dream of that), but did gain a good insight during my visit and through the many books I’ve read. Augusta National Golf Club is located in Augusta, Georgia. Founded by Bobby Jones and Cliff Roberts in 1932 and designed by Dr Alister MacKenzie, the original aim being a truly national club, as well as a winter retreat to play golf with his friends. The site was formerly an indigo plantation, abundant with fauna. This helped in the decision that every hole be named after a plant or shrub.

These were originally planted by Louis Alphonse Berckmans, son of the original owner of the land, along with Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts on each hole. The current clubhouse was built originally in 1854. There are many cabins located on the land, including Butler Cabin (the Masters champion is presented with their green jacket), Eisenhower Cabin, used by the President of the USA during his visits and the Crows Nest, used by amateurs invited to The Master tournament. Map of Augusta National Golf Club There are actually two courses located within the grounds. The 18 hole championship course as well as a nine hole par 3 course. The later holds a relaxed tournament on the Wednesday afternoon, where family or friends of players, whether current or previous champions, have an opportunity to interact with the crowd and have a bit of fun. Only one issue arises, never has the winner of this contest gone on to win the Masters . Cold and breezy on Tuesday’s practice day, the pin flags were blowing in the wind Hole 1: Tea Olive Hole Average: 4.2432 The first hole is a slight right dogleg. Trouble can be found off the tee with the right hand fairway traps reachable from the tee.

Those pushing left will find trees coming into play. The second shot plays to a raised green which has some significant undulations, which will those shots not placed near the pin location, with a difficult two putt. 1st Tee – Daunting on day one of the championship It was a great privilege to see the honorary tee off by Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus for the 2011 Masters tournament on Thursday morning, well worth getting up early for. I can only dream what it would have been to see them both in their prime. These two players can still hit the ball well, with Arnie splitting the fairway down the middle halfway up the hill and Nicklaus landing a bit further up just short of the bunker. Putting this into perspective were the first group who managed to clear the bunker on the right. Looking back from the 1st green – showing some significant contours on the putting surface Hole 2: Pink Dogwood Hole Average: 4.6689 The second provides the first real opportunity to have some impact on the scoreboard, being a par 5 which is reachable in two. This hole has a dogleg to the left.

The players will aim to have a slight draw from the tee and will be reaching the fairway bunker with their drive. Second tee – a view down the chute with most reaching the bunker on the right Players will have a downhill shot to the green with the second. As you can see there is only a small opening to run the ball up an embankment to make the putting surface. Dependent on pin position and wind direction, some will aim to reach the green in two, bringing the two green side traps into play, but mostly players will layup and be aiming to pitch or chip close and have a single putt. Steep decent for the second shot either laying up or attacking the green The green slopes from left to right and back to front. Pin positions on the left will be easier to reach with the front opening up and ball position from the second easier to stay right due to the slopes of the fairway. Players not walking off this hole with birdie or better will be disappointed. View from behind the 2nd green Hole 3: Flowering Peach Hole Average: 3.8851 This is a great short par 4 where players will expect to make birdie.

The pin position will be key to how the players handle the hole due to the green size. If towards the back the driver could be used allowing for a short chip shot. Laying up in front of the fairway bunkers, which can easily be carried, allows a full shot to the green which could be preferable for a lot of players. On day one of the tournament I saw a few players hit just in front of the green, but a it is easy to leave yourself in a bad position for a pitch or chip, with significant slopes taking balls to the right of the green. Hole 3 – a great short par 4, tempting for the long hitters This is a very small green and quite tricky dependent upon the pin position. A narrow left side leaves a difficult approach. Most players will want to be long rather than short with the second shot otherwise a bogie could be on the cards. Playing long allows a relatively easy chip and run back on the green. The 3rd green has steep slopes away on the left side Hole 4: Flowering Crab Apple Par 3 – 219 meters Hole Average: 3.2230 This is a downhill shot to a wide green.

Requiring a long iron, wind will be deceptive from the tee and can easily bring the bunkers into play, protecting the front and left of the green. Hole 4 – Not as scenic as the 12th but just as tough The green is protected by a large false front, but also has significant sloping from the back to front. Playing long will make par a challenge as it will be hard to ensure the ball does not roll well past the pin. View of the 4th green – the large false front repelling any ball short Hole 5: Magnolia Hole Average: 4.1554 A long par 4 with a slight dogleg to the left. Deep fairway bunkers situated on the left require a carry of 288 meters, seeing players position their ball to the right of the fairway. This leaves a longer approach to the green. Hole 5 – Critical tee shot required to ensure correct placement on the green The green is difficult, sloping from back to front with large humps at the front, ensuring balls not carrying the distance will roll back towards the direction they came. Those not reaching the correct area of the green make par difficult and increase the chances of three putting.

The 5th green has significant contours at the front and left sides Hole 6: Juniper Hole Average: 3.0946 Hitting from an elevated tee, this hole requires only a mid iron. The slope down to the green is quite steep, with spectators positioning themselves just below the tee box. A pond was previously located in front of the green but filled in in 1959. Hole 6 – Another downhill par 3 which is a huge drop from the tee There is a significant elevation change from front to the back of this large green. It is imperative to land the ball on the correct side and portion of the green to avoid three putting. This solitary bunker protects the easiest pin position this hole offers Hole 7: Pampas Hole Average: 4.1622 One of the tightest holes on the course, the fairway is lined with trees on either side. Players will often stay to the left of centre, leaving a second shot on a level lie. Failing to find the fairway will leave a difficult shot to find the green in regulation.

Quite a tight tee shot is faced on the seventh tee Around 100 meters out from the green there is a slight uphill slope, playing to a raised green which makes the elevation appear greater. Three bunkers protect the front of the green with another two capturing any shot which maybe long. The approach on the 7th is to a raised green The green has some width, but is quite narrow in depth. Contours are quite significant with a few humps along the front. The undulations can make putting difficult, with sloping from the middle running down to each side, as well as from back to front. The narrow 7th green has significant contours to make putting difficult Hole 8: Yellow Jasmine Hole Average: 4.7466 The eighth is the most difficult of the par 5 holes on the course. From the tee the landing area for the drive is quite narrow with a large bunker located on the right. To ensure that the second can be played at the green, players will need to play as close to the bunker to get the best angle. View from the tee to a narrow fairway The second shot is played up the hill with two large mounds visible at the top.

For those deciding to attack the green it will be a blind shot, although the use of the mounds can be used to work out the shot direction. For those too far left, they will lay up to the right of the fairway to allow an easy pitch shot into the green. Step uphill climb along the 8th fairway The eight green is quite long but narrow. If the players land left of the green they will struggle to make par as they will have to deal with the trees and mounds protecting the putting surface. Bruce Devlin scored the second albatross in Masters history in the 1967 tournament at this hole. View back along the 8th from behind the green The many mounds which surround this green can make it difficult if the green is missed as a delicate chip will be required. These are signature elements of the Mackenzie design, which are based on camouflage techniques. During the practice round I saw players trying to land on the large mound located at the back expecting the ball to run down to the pin position in the below photo. This actually didn’t work though, I suspect due to the length of the grass.

The 8th green reveal Mackenzie Mounds Hole 9: Carolina Cherry Hole Average: 4.0270 To finish the front nine there is a dogleg left par four hole. From the tee players are faced with a narrow fairway which opens up beyond the trees to a large downhill slope. Play should be to the right to try and eliminate bringing the two greenside bunkers located on the left. For those not hitting long enough play will be from a downhill lie. An old story says that Cliff Roberts had Alistair Mackenzie build a little flat spot in the fairway where his tee shots usually ended up to make his approach easier. Play through the narrowing trees to find the open space beyond The approach to the green is all uphill. Best known for the slope of the putting surface being back to front. The green has a large false front repelling anything not hit to the correct distance, and also contains many contours to make the approach shot that much more difficult.

View from behind the 9th green showing the huge gully encountered before the green Hole 10: Camellia Hole Average: 4.1689 The start of the back nine and in this years tournament, the scene of the Rory McIlroy meltdown. A triple bogey to loose the lead of the Masters and any chance of putting on the green jacket. This hole starts the ride on the back nine, what the Augusta National Golf club is famous for, picturesque fairways and the toughest stretch in golf, known as Amen Corner. From the tee box, this dogleg left hole, seems to fall of the face of the earth. The only thing that can be seen is the top of the trees along the right side of the fairway. Players must draw the ball slightly or face playing their second from the pine needles. The fairway disappears in the distance Elevation drop from the 10th tee to green is the same height as the Statue of Liberty Over the years there have been many changes to this hole.

In 1934 it was actually the first hole, but due to the morning fog which could be found in the lower parts of the course, it was decided to have this as the start of the back nine. The green for the tenth was originally located partly behind but to the right of the fairway bunker. The issue with this was that rainwater drained to the green. In 1938 it was moved up the hill and further back from the bunker. As we reach the end of the teeing area we start to see how far this hole drops away. It is equivalent to the height of the Statue of Liberty from tee to green, in elevation change. There is a view of how much this hole turns to the left. It becomes evident that a shot hit straight, or even worse with a fade will find the hole lengthened, or worse trouble in the trees. The green was originally beside the fairway bunker but later moved back It is not until we look back from the green level that we get a full appreciation for how much elevation change there is. We can’t see the tee box as it is still located around the bend.

The view back from the 10th green shows how big the elevation change is to the tee From here the action truly begins and champions made or broken, as we start our venture into Amen Corner. The phrase was first raised in a 1958 Sports Illustrated article by Herbert Warren Wind in trying to explain where the most exciting golf had taken place during the tournament. That place was the 12th and 13th holes. The first where Arnold Palmer had to play two balls due to a local rule introduced due to the heavy rains that soaked the course in allowing players to lift and drop any embedded ball. Officials were unsure so Palmer holed out for a 5 with the embedded ball and 3 with the free drop. It wasn’t until the 15th hole where the good news was received that the 3 should stand. The 13th saw Palmer sink an 18 foot putt for eagle, which saw Palmer win his first major.

Lots of signs to help you find your way and Amen Corner is where we are off to next Hole 11: White Dogwood Hole Average: 4.3311 The eleventh hole is the start of Amen Corner, well the second from the fairway to be technical. This is probably one of my favourite holes on the course. It might not have the beautiful scenery that some of the other holes have, but it requires accuracy and technical prowess to ensure par. The tee is elevated, leaving a shot through a chute of pines to a narrow fairway. It also requires the tee shot to shape left to right and plays downhill to the green. View from the tee of the eleventh hole If the fairway has been safely found, the player is faced with a tough approach shot. The green is protected by a pond on the left, a large swale on the right and a bunker centre right behind the green. The putting surface slopes from left to right and back to front. Water is always on the players mind, leaving most shots to land right of the green. The pond beside the 11th green is always on the players mind The eleventh is infamous for the locals of Augusta and for all Australians.

It was the hole in which Greg Norman lost the 1987 Masters in the second hole of the playoff between Seve Ballesteros and Larry Mize. Seve had been knocked out on the first hole of the playoff (the tenth), leaving Mize and Norman to battle it out. For the community of Augusta, their first local winner of the tournament sank the hearts of all Australians by making a 140 foot chip for birdie, of which Norman couldn’t equal. Hole 12: Golden Bell Hole Average: 3.2264 Probably one of the most recognised holes in world golf, the twelfth is a tough par 3, considering its distance. The hole is protected by Rae’s Creek at the front and three bunkers. One of the most terrifying shots to play at Augusta is from this tee. Swirling winds can make it difficult to select the correct club. I saw this first hand during the practice rounds and the competition. Any player managing to find the creek or bunker, saw other players in the group checking and sometimes changing club selection to ensure they hit the green. The Ben Hogan Bridge, located to the left of the green, was built in 1958.

It was dedicated to the man who won his second Masters in a record score of 274. One of the most beautiful holes in golf More renowned for its beauty, with pines and azaleas serving as a backdrop to the green. The green is the narrowest on the course and a hard target to hit. Three bunkers protect the green, one at the front and two at the right rear. Any shots long are difficult. Holding the green on the return shot could easily find the ball rolling into the front bunker or even worse, into Rae’s Creek. The twelfth is one of the most popular spots for spectators during the tournament, along with the sixteenth. Crowds roar with shots anywhere near the pin and can be heard throughout the whole course. Rae’s creek protects the front of this narrow 12th green Hole 13: Azalea Hole Average: 4.5811 The tee shot of the 13th, completes Amen corner. This dogleg left par 5 hole is not overly long for the professionals, but requires some accuracy from the tee to avoid trouble.

From a raised tee the players must hit across Rae’s Creek, avoiding a a tributary running along the left side of the fairway. This leaves many players to play to the right of the fairway, which brings the trees into play. The landing area for the drive is banked from the right to left. Players cross the Byron Nelson Bridge to reach the fairway from the tee. This was dedicated to him in 1958, in recognition of his magnificent play at holes 12 & 13 (scoring a birdie and eagle respectively to pick up six shots on the leader) in the 1937 Masters of which he won. Playing from the raised tee, there are many hazards to avoid on the 13th The 13th hole has been scene to many triumphs and disasters over the years. This was evident during the 2010 tournament. Avoiding the trees and pine needles on the right of the fairway is critical to allow an attacking shot to reach the green in two. Phil Mickelson defied the odds during the fourth round while holding a one shot lead.

Going against his caddies advice to play his second shot safely out to the fairway, after playing his tee shot into the trees, he was left with a 187 meter shot to the green. Having to navigate a narrow gap between two trees, he nailed the shot landing 4 feet from the pin making a birdie, which ensured victory in the tournament. The pink flag is where Phil Mickelson played his amazing shot in the last round in 2010 Those who manage to find the fairway need to decided if they should try and reach the green in two, or layup, taking away the danger of the creek running in front of the green. Surrounding the back of the green is four bunkers, but a small hollow in front of these will usually capture any long shot running through the green. Chipping from this area can be treacherous with the slope running from the back down to the creek. Approach to the 13th green – very picturesque The 13th has approximately 1600 azaleas from tee to green. It is truly one of the most beautiful holes of parkland golf, as well as one of the most strategic.

It has also been rated in the top 18 holes of golf in many publications. View from the grandstand of the 13th green Hole 14: Chinese Fir Hole Average: 3.9358 This hole is a slight dog-leg left and the only one on the course without a bunker. The preferred line is to hit slightly left to allow the slope of the fairway to take the ball right. Longer hitters will manage to carry the hill but the majority will play slightly short of it. Anything left near the trees will make the approach difficult. This is one place to ensure you have a clear approach as the green is very difficult. A large open fairway is critical to stay middle to right The green is protected with various mounds and contours at the front, but also terraces down from the left side to right. Any pin position on this green which are short right or long left are extremely difficult to play. The 14th is one of the toughest greens on the course due to the many undulations Hole Average: 4.5912 One of the easiest holes on the course, but also one which provides a lot of drama.

This par 5 hole provides the players with their last real chance of making a late move on the scoreboard. There is plenty of room to land on the fairway, but anything down to the left side, will see making the green in two almost impossible. From the tee the right hand side of the fairway provides the best chance to reach the green in two Those reaching the hill to the right, have a clear shot at making the second stick on the green and a chance for eagle. The below picture shows the distance the players would have for their second. Carrying the pond is obviously critical and also avoiding the bunker to the right of the green. A great shot here can see a last minute surge up the leader board. View of the 15th green from the top of the hill For those laying up they are left with a wedge shot to the green. Sounds easy, but you are playing from a downhill lie and too much spin can see the ball roll back into the water. Anything over the green and the chip shot back will be difficult, this green slopes from the back to the front, bringing the water back into play.

Layup position for those not attempting to hit the 15th in two shots Growing up I remember so many shots having enough back spin to come off the green, then roll down the hill and into the pond. It seemed that the grass was a little longer this year as not as many balls seemed to roll into the depths of the pond. This certainly wasn’t the case for Gene Sarazen in the 1935 tournament. “The shot that was heard around the world” was Sarazen hitting his second in for an albatross. On the 20th anniversary of this event, the bridge leading into the green was named dedicated to him. Sarazen bridge leading up to the 15th green Hole Average: 3.0811 This hole is a all carry over water, so if the player is in contention it is one shot which will test their nerve. Anything long will test the chip shot back, although in 2005 Tiger Woods managed his dramatic chip in which allowed him to tie with Chris DiMarco before winning in the playoff. A tough par 3 but a crowd favourite Protected by three bunkers, the green severely slopes right to left.

Typical pin placement is shown in the photo below for round 4 of the tournament. This allows a lot of balls to funnel down close to the pin. One of the toughest pin positions is the short-right side of the green towards the front, which is raised on the hill. This leaves only the most accurate shots with a chance for birdie and brings the forward bunker into play. The long 16th green can make or break a round There is always guaranteed to be large crowds around the 16th green. During the practice rounds players will try and skip their ball across the water to the green. Those not partaking are jeered by the crowd, whilst those being successful will receive a loud cheer. Scenic view of the 16th green from the 6th hole Hole 17: Nandina Hole Average: 4.1723 The seventeenth is a predominantly straight hole with a slight uphill tee shot. The fairway is lined with trees with one famously large one left centre of the fairway, known as the Eisenhower Tree, after the US President. This loblolly pine is between 100 and 125 years old, standing at a height of 65 feet.

He hit into the tree so much that he often campaigned to have it removed, with one club meeting Cliff Roberts ruling the president out of order and adjourning the meeting. The preferred line into the green is from the right of the fairway. Eisenhower Tree is located on the left hand side of the fairway This green is protected by two bunkers on the front face, whilst the back of the green slopes away. The putting surface of the 17th is probably the most underrated on the course. An extremely firm green will make finding the ball stay near the pin difficult. The undulations can cause the putts to be elusive. Many undulations can be found on the 17th green Hole 18: Holly Hole Average: 4.1318 A spectacular and challenging hole to finish the course. This uphill dogleg right has players hitting their tee shot through the chute of trees leading to the fairway. Being uphill makes the hole play much longer than its 425 meters. There has been many championships decided on the 18th. Hit through this narrow target to reach the green The fairway bunkers are in play with the driver for most tour professionals.

Most play a 3 wood to ensure they land on the fairway. Those playing too far right on the fairway will find their approach shot blocked by the right side trees. Fairway bunkers are in play for those trying to attack the last hole This two tiered green is protected by two bunkers at the front and come into play on forward pin positions. Playing too long on this hole leaves a difficult chip as the slope is from back to front. This is another popular spot for spectators, with the officials providing plenty of seating area around the green. Overall this hole has an elevation rise of 18 meters, only the tenth has a greater change. The 18th green, with two tiers, is where champions are crowned The main scoreboard is located to the right of the first fairway. Here you can find the progress of any player in the tournament. The main scoreboard – a dream to have number 1 next to your name come the end of round 4 Even though I have not been lucky enough to play Augusta National Golf Club, it was still a great experience to wander the grounds during the tournament. I blocked out the other fifty or so thousand who were present and submerged myself into the atmosphere.

Certainly one of the greatest golf clubs in the World. Playing at Augusta National Golf Club can be done in the following ways: 1. Be invited by a member 2. Become a professional golfer and qualify for The Masters 3. For mere mortals, if you find any other ways, please let me know. I won’t hesitate to give it a try 🙂 Man on a mission to play Australia's Top 100 Golf Courses December 28, 2016 Augusta National Golf Club Photos - Golf Digest A hole-by-hole look at Augusta By Brilliance of azalea blooms below par, some patrons say | Masters Brilliance of azalea blooms below par, some patrons say April 7, 2015 - 7:48 pm Photos ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/STAFF Azaleas are among the most common plants found at Augusta National, with more than 30 varieties on display. Back Photo: 1 of 3 Next ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/STAFF Azaleas show patches of blooms along with patches of green on the No. 10 green at Augusta National. Below-average temperatures in March have delayed some blooms.

Back Photo: 2 of 3 Next ANDREW DAVIS TUCKER/STAFF Crewmembers stationed next to a bank of azaleas man a laser range finder on No. 10 during the second practice round at Augusta National Golf Club. Back Photo: 3 of 3 Next Click dropdown to select a hole By Meg Mirshak | Staff Writer Augusta National Golf Club’s famed pink and purple azaleas appear to be lacking their normal vibrancy, some Masters Tournament patrons said Tuesday about the flowering plants. Many of the bushes had partially bloomed, some had unopened buds and other blooms had been knocked to the ground or drooping after rainfall Monday night. “They don’t seem as bright as they have been,” said Pat Serley, of Pensacola, Fla. Serley and her husband, Mark, rested near an azalea-covered hill above the sixth hole. The bushes had many green leaves mixed with patchy spots of colorful blooms. Suzanne Holmes, a horticulture program assistant for the Richmond County’s extension office, said several varieties of azaleas throughout Augusta are not in full bloom because of colder temperatures in March. Holmes has not visited Augusta National but said azaleas are flowering across the Garden City.

“Some are in full bloom and some are just starting,” Holmes said. The below-average temperatures last month, however, means other flowers are blooming simultaneously, she said. White and pink dogwood trees still have flowers, and yellow lady banksia and purple wisteria blooms have not faded. “Normally, it’s spread out. They aren’t all blooming at the same time. This time, it’s hitting all together,” Holmes said. Although the azalea blooms are less spectacular than her last visit in 2012, Seerley said, the course has an unmatched beauty. “It’s still nice to come and see the course,” she said. Many patrons were in awe of the azaleas, stopping to take photos in front of blooming bushes Tuesday. THE COURSE’S TOP 18 Each hole at Augusta National Golf Club is named for a tree or shrub that adds to the natural beauty at the course: HOLE PLANT

Question: Which championship golf course has holes named 'Flowering Crab Apple', 'Firethorn' and 'Azalea'?
Answer: Augusta